Stainless sheet (other processing) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in stainless sheet (other processing) was worth $1.08 billion in 2024, about 306.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017, and down 8% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.08B | 306.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.17B | 312.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.53B | 380.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.43B | 401.3K t |
| 2020 | $1.08B | 348.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.13B | 357.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.15B | 331.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.14B | 323.2K t |
Top stainless sheet (other processing) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 27% of world exports, followed by Taiwan and Germany. The top three supply 44% between them, out of 107 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $287.0M | 27% |
| Taiwan | $96.4M | 8.9% |
| Germany | $95.2M | 8.8% |
| Italy | $82.1M | 7.6% |
| Belgium | $61.3M | 5.7% |
| South Korea | $60.3M | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $46.9M | 4.4% |
| India | $42.9M | 4% |
| United States | $42.2M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $37.9M | 3.5% |
| Japan | $36.3M | 3.4% |
| France | $27.6M | 2.6% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Egypt is the biggest buyer with 6% of world imports, ahead of Turkey and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 18% across 194 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $68.9M | 6.4% |
| Turkey | $63.2M | 5.9% |
| United States | $62.4M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $61.8M | 5.7% |
| Thailand | $43.5M | 4% |
| France | $41.7M | 3.9% |
| Malaysia | $36.7M | 3.4% |
| Canada | $36.0M | 3.3% |
| Austria | $35.5M | 3.3% |
| India | $35.0M | 3.2% |
| Pakistan | $33.5M | 3.1% |
| Poland | $31.0M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $4.45 per kg and India $2.77 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7219.90: Steel, stainless: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7219. HS 7219 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most stainless sheet (other processing)?
China exported $287.0 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Taiwan (9%) and Germany (9%). In all, 107 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most stainless sheet (other processing)?
Egypt imported $68.9 million in 2024, 6% of world imports, ahead of Turkey (6%) and the United States (6%). The top three importers together take 18%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in stainless sheet (other processing)?
It was worth $1.08 billion in 2024, about 306.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.53 billion. 107 countries reported exports and 194 reported imports.
What is the average price of stainless sheet (other processing) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.52 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $4.45 per kg and India $2.77 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for stainless sheet (other processing)?
The HS code for stainless sheet (other processing) is subheading 7219.90, in chapter 72 (iron and steel). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7219 page.
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